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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.66, 1,996.90 and 464.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.66, 1,996.90 and 464.97 is: 697.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.66 : 1,996.90 = 464.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.66/1,996.90 = 464.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.66x = 1,996.90 × 464.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.66x = 928,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,499.76/1,330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.78

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